Distracted Driving Said To Have Been A Factor Darren Doyle, story and photos: Part of North Main St. in Brownsville was closed for a short time today after a two vehicle accident occurred in the 500 block, just south of the Brownsville bridge. Brownsville Police Chief Jeff Jewell said that around 1pm on Friday, February 16, Michael Basham, (36) of Brownsville was headed south after crossing the Brownsville Bridge when his 2002 Chevy pickup veered off the right side of the roadway and hit a parked, unoccupied 2003 Chevy Cavalier, owned by Glenna Meredith (63), also of Brownsville. Mr. Basham said he looked at his phone for a moment and didn't realize his vehicle had drifted over too far. He was reportedly uninjured and refused medical treatment at the scene.
In addition to the Brownsville PD and Edmonson EMS, the Brownsville Fire Department, Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, and the District 2 Constable assisted at the scene. *As is the case with all published articles on EdmonsonVoice.com, comments without a first and last name and an email address are not published. All comments are subject for review and must adhere to the Edmonson Voice commenting policy which is posted on this site.
4 Comments
Steven Minton
2/18/2018 10:35:17 pm
Looks like he was going faster than 35
Reply
Glenna Meredith
2/19/2018 09:44:28 am
At this time State Farm has been unable to contact Michael Basham in order to process this incident. He needs to respond.
Reply
Chris Page
2/19/2018 09:48:28 am
I heard there were questions about what the driver was doing in the crash. it doesnt matter because from the looks of the car he was doing everything except driving. couldve killed someone
Reply
Glenna Meredith
2/19/2018 03:54:09 pm
I'm grateful that he wasn't killed, because those on the scene have remarked it was a likely outcome had he not had my car to buffer the impact. However, he needs to communicate with our mutual insurance company asap because everything is stalled pending his interview with them. If people know him, please encourage him to contact State Farm.
Reply
Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
Leave a Reply. |
Archives
April 2024
|